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Two- to three- fold increase in heatwave occurrence and severity seen directly in UK temperature records

A two to three-fold increase in heatwave activity in the United Kingdom since the late 19th century has been identified in a new analysis of historical daily temperature data led by University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ scientists.

Mon 21 Jan 2019, 12:40 | Tags: Physics

Professor Brian Cox hails universities as ‘tremendously valuable public resources’ at award of University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ honorary degree

Professor Brian Cox OBE has hailed the vital role of universities in communicating science to the general public as he was awarded an honorary degree at the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ, the host for this year’s British Science Festival.

Fri 18 Jan 2019, 15:19 | Tags: Physics, Honorary Graduates

Double star system flips planet-forming disk into pole position

New research led by an astronomer at the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ has found the first confirmed example of a double star system that has flipped its surrounding disc to a position that leaps over the orbital plane of those stars.

Mon 14 Jan 2019, 17:22 | Tags: Physics

Thousands of stars turning into crystals

The first direct evidence of white dwarf stars solidifying into crystals has been discovered by astronomers at the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ, and our skies are filled with them.

Wed 09 Jan 2019, 18:05 | Tags: Physics

Baby star’s fiery tantrum could create the building blocks of planets

A massive stellar flare on a baby star has been spotted by University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ astronomers, shedding light on the origins of potentially habitable exoplanets.

Fri 21 Dec 2018, 09:58 | Tags: Physics, Astronomy

Spotting nature’s own evolution of quantum tricks could transform quantum technology

A new test to spot where the ability to exploit the power of quantum mechanics has evolved in nature has been developed by physicists at the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ.

Thu 22 Nov 2018, 12:22 | Tags: Physics

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